Rising tensions between the United States and Iran have boosted demand for safe-haven assets, pushing gold prices higher during Asian trading on Wednesday. After last week’s sharp decline of over $1,000, gold rebounded as investors continued buying at lower levels. Reports that the US shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea and that…
Gold is on track for its best month since 1982, driven by increasing expectations that a hawkish chairman might be appointed to the Federal Reserve. Although gold prices fell by more than 4% on Friday due to these rumors, geopolitical and economic uncertainty led investors to seek gold as a safe-haven asset, propelling it towards…
Following reports that the US President might launch a new attack on Iran, the price of gold surged to a record high on Thursday. An ounce of gold reached nearly $5,600. Due to increasing political tensions worldwide, people have started investing more in safe-haven assets like gold and silver. As a result, the prices of…
Gold prices in Asian trading on Monday surpassed $4,700 per ounce, reaching an all-time high, following the US President’s imposition of new trade tariffs on eight European countries in connection with his attempt to purchase Greenland. This decision provoked strong condemnation from European politicians. As a result, investors sought refuge in precious metals. On Monday,…
Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Monday following a US military operation in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela possesses the world’s largest oil reserves, but years of sanctions and underinvestment have severely hampered production. The US actions increased uncertainty regarding the country’s short-term crude oil supply. For gold, this increased…
After ending last year with record gains, gold prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, the first trading day of 2026. Demand for gold increased again due to the decline in the value of the US dollar and expectations of interest rate cuts. After falling from record highs in the last week of 2025, gold…
Gold prices fell 0.91% to $99,417 on Wednesday, as a series of new trade deals boosted investor confidence. This included lower-than-expected reciprocal tariffs of 15%, below the threatened 25%. Similar deals with the Philippines and Indonesia further dampened demand for gold, with market attention now turning to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, when rates are…
Gold rose 1.75% to ₹98,392 as concerns over global conflicts increased and US economic reports suggested the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates. Investors favoured gold as a safe-haven asset due to rising tensions in the Middle East. At the same time, jobless claims remained high and US producer prices were lower than expected, suggesting…
Gold prices rose 0.88% to close at ₹98,579 today as investors turned more cautious after a series of weak economic reports from the US. The latest jobs report (JOLTS) showed that 7.39 million jobs were added in April. While the figure was higher than expected, it still showed uncertainty in the job market. Comments from…
Gold prices fell marginally to ₹95,536 as many traders decided to book profits after recent gains. The recovery in the US dollar index after three days of decline also contributed to the small decline. Even with the decline, the long-term outlook for gold remains strong. Concerns about the US economy, especially after Moody’s downgraded the…
